Susan B. Anthony Dollar Value
Hard truth first: the Susan B. Anthony dollar you found in a drawer is almost certainly worth one dollar, maybe two uncirculated. Over 850 million were struck in 1979 alone, they're copper-nickel with no metal premium, and the public never used them.
The chase varieties are real but narrow: the 1979-P wide rim (date nearly touching the edge), all 1981 issues (sold only in mint sets), and the 1999-P proof. The checker below sorts yours in seconds.
Value bands by condition
| Condition | Typical retail (common dates) |
|---|---|
| Heavily worn (dateable) | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| Average circulated | $1.00 – $1.50 |
| Lightly worn (sharp detail) | $1.00 – $2.00 |
| Uncirculated (no wear, mint luster) | $1.50 – $5.00 |
Copper-nickel, no metal premium. Wide-rim 1979-P and 1981 mint-set issues are the finds.
Dates and varieties worth pulling aside
| Date / variety | Status | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-P (wide rim / near date) | Better date | Carries a real premium over common dates; look it up before treating as bulk. |
| 1981 (all, mint-set only) | Better date | Carries a real premium over common dates; look it up before treating as bulk. |
Coin specifications from U.S. Mint historical standards; value bands are editorial retail ranges reviewed against public auction and dealer pricing — they are context, not offers. Live melt data via gold-api.com. See how we calculate.